Tag: UCLA
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Shorter Hormone Therapy May Suffice for Prostate Cancer
New findings suggest shorter hormone therapy could be enough for many men with prostate cancer For years, androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) has been a mainstay in treating prostate cancer, often prescribed for extended periods to slow tumor growth. But a new study led by researchers at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center points to…
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Rising Diverticulitis in Americans Under 50: What the Study Means
Summary: A Disturbing Trend A growing number of Americans under 50 are being diagnosed with diverticulitis, a painful gut condition once thought to affect mainly older adults. A collaborative study from leading institutions highlighted a marked uptick in hospitalizations for diverticulitis among younger adults, signaling a shift in who bears the burden of this digestive…
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Why Diverticulitis Is Surging in Americans Under 50: What It Means for Young Adults
Overview: A Growing Concern for Young Adults Diverticulitis, once considered a condition mainly affecting older adults, is increasingly striking people under 50 in the United States. A recent study from researchers at UCLA and Vanderbilt University highlights a troubling trend: younger adults are developing a severe gut disorder at higher rates, leading to more hospitalizations…
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ADA-SCID Gene Therapy Shows Long-Term Success in Children
Breakthrough in pediatric ADA-SCID treatment A large international study led by researchers from Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH), University College London (UCL), and the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) has demonstrated the long-term safety and effectiveness of a standard lentiviral gene therapy for ADA-SCID, a rare and life-threatening immune disorder. The cohort, followed for…
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Experimental gene therapy restores immune system function in ADA-SCID children
Groundbreaking therapy offers durable immune restoration for ADA-SCID An experimental gene therapy developed by researchers at UCLA, University College London (UCL) and Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) has achieved durable restoration of immune system function in 59 of 62 children born with ADA-SCID, a rare and often deadly genetic immune disorder. The long-term follow-up results,…
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Experimental Gene Therapy Restores Immune Function in Children with ADA-SCID: A Breakthrough in Immunodeficiency Treatment
Overview: A new path for ADA-SCID treatment Researchers from UCLA, University College London, and Great Ormond Street Hospital have reported a remarkable milestone in the fight against ADA-SCID, a rare and often fatal genetic immune disorder. In a long-term study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, an experimental gene therapy restored and sustained…
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Sped-Up Microbial Evolution Could Help Gut Health, UCLA Study Finds
New Insight into How Our Gut Microbiome Establishes Itself Every person hosts a bustling community of microbes in the gastrointestinal tract, far outnumbering human cells. This gut microbiome influences digestion, immune function, and even brain health. While some microbes produce vitamins and antioxidants, others simply occupy space, crowding out potential pathogens. Understanding how this microbial…
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Sped-Up Bacterial Evolution in the Gut: UCLA Study on DGRs and Microbiome Colonization
Overview: A Faster Path to Gut Colonization Every person hosts a vast, vibrant community of microbes in the gastrointestinal tract. This gut microbiome plays a key role in digestion, immune function, and even brain health. A UCLA-led team has unveiled a mechanism that could explain part of how these microbes establish themselves more rapidly in…
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Sped-up Evolution in Gut Microbiome Could Help Bacteria Take Hold, UCLA Study Finds
New Insights into How Gut Bacteria Take Hold The human gut hosts a vast microbiome that outnumbers our own cells and plays a pivotal role in digestion, immune function, and even brain health. While much remains to be learned about these microscopic communities, a UCLA-led team has uncovered a mechanism that could explain how certain…
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UCLA’s Upsetting Loss to New Mexico: A $1.2 Million Gamble
Overview of the UCLA vs. New Mexico Game In a shocking turn of events, the UCLA Bruins faced a staggering defeat against the New Mexico Lobos, ending the game with a score of 35-10. This upset marks a significant achievement for the Lobos, as it is their first victory over a Power Four opponent since…